New Covid Self Tests

[NickyLouie]

Runny nose and congestion figured it is super contagious Omicron , will self test again if symptoms get worse 

 

 

[Hummin]

Took me 24 hours before I felt I was sick to it gave a positive test.

 

My wife tested positive before any symptoms 24 hour before I tested positive 

 

Anyway, not this season. 

[Sheryl]

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[hotsun]

If its covid what difference does it make?

[NickyLouie]

25 minutes ago, hotsun said:

If its covid what difference does it make?

 

interesting per new tests to see if influenza or covid 

[Sheryl]

The tests OP refers to check for three things: COVID, influenza and RSV.

 

As to what difference it would make:

 

-  between the 3 illnesses, none if the illness is mild and there are no high risk persons in the household. With all 3, one should take measures to avoid infecting others, keeping in mind that among the general public there are people at high risk, even if there are none in your household.

 

Between these 3 illnesses and common cold: it has implications for (1) measures one should take to avoid infecting others, since all 3 of these illnesses present a higher risk to certain groups of people than the common cold does and (2) risk of the illness worsening or causing complications. 

[NickyLouie]

2 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

The tests OP refers to check for three things: COVID, influenza and RSV.

 

 

 

 

A female acquaintance took the same test a few days ago and of course posted the results on her Facebook page, her results showed 2 pos+ for Covid and Flu A/B 

 

Does that seem correct ????

 

Not one or the other .....

[ronnie50]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

Took me 24 hours before I felt I was sick to it gave a positive test.

 

My wife tested positive before any symptoms 24 hour before I tested positive 

 

Anyway, not this season. 

I had the latest Covid shot at Bangkok Hospital this week. Before doing so, I asked for an ATK test to make sure I wasn't already infected (I had a slight fever at the time), and the test was negative so I took the shot.

 

The Doctor said the ATK tests can confirm infection within 24 hours before symptoms. I didn't know that, I thought the ATK tests were only positive if you already had some symptoms. 

[Sheryl]

44 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

 

A female acquaintance took the same test a few days ago and of course posted the results on her Facebook page, her results showed 2 pos+ for Covid and Flu A/B 

 

Does that seem correct ????

 

Not one or the other .....

Perfectly possible to have both.

[Sheryl]

41 minutes ago, ronnie50 said:

 

 

The Doctor said the ATK tests can confirm infection within 24 hours before symptoms. I didn't know that, I thought the ATK tests were only positive if you already had some symptoms. 

 

Some people are never symptomatic. Will still have positive test.

 

When the test turns positive depends on viral load. May be positive before symptoms or not until after, even a few days after in some cases. Retesting makes sense if there is strong suspicion and if the information is critical (for example if you or a family member are high risk, or if it would affect your behavior). 

[Magictoad]

This is an informative thread. Where would I go to get a shot? BPH?

And I if perchance I test positive; what is the recommended medication?

[Sheryl]

Please see this thread re vaccine availability.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1362237-covid-vaccines-for-children-where/

 

Note that the newest vaccine is not available anywhere in Thailand, and in many places the available vaccines are several generations (vaccine generations) old.

 

BPH has vaccine but I do not know which version. 

 

The current strain is unusually infectious (more so than the already very infectious earlier strains) but also unusually mild in most cases. If you test positive nothing other than symptomatic treatment and isolating at home is needed unless you have specific risk factors. If you do have the latter, Paxlovid might be advised but I have no current info on its availability. Other antivirals more readily available don't do much to be frank.

[Lorry]

4 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The tests OP refers to check for three things: COVID, influenza and RSV.

 

As to what difference it would make:

 

-  between the 3 illnesses, none if the illness is mild and there are no high risk persons in the household. With all 3, one should take measures to avoid infecting others, keeping in mind that among the general public there are people at high risk, even if there are none in your household.

 

Between these 3 illnesses and common cold: it has implications for (1) measures one should take to avoid infecting others, since all 3 of these illnesses present a higher risk to certain groups of people than the common cold does and (2) risk of the illness worsening or causing complications. 

One more difference:

 

There are effective medications for Covid19 (Paxlovid,  works well)  and influenza (Tamiflu, Xofluza - the effects of both are rather limited) that have to be started very early after the onset of the disease.

[Sheryl]

1 minute ago, Lorry said:

One more difference:

 

There are effective medications for Covid19 (Paxlovid,  works well)  and influenza (Tamiflu, Xofluza - the effects of both are rather limited) that have to be started very early after the onset of the disease.

@Lorry any info on current Paxlovid availabiliyy? 

[scubascuba3]

I'm confident I had covid 3 weeks ago, symptoms were mild but very covid like, not like a cold or flu. Taste and smell went and made my BPPV worse which covid can cause and make worse

[Srikcir]

Bumrungrad pharmacy has vaccination for Covid-19 variant JN.1 variant.

Some symptoms of JN.1:

mild fever

cough

sore throat

runny nose

headache

Note symptoms are similar to influenza.

[LarryLEB]

15 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Please see this thread re vaccine availability.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1362237-covid-vaccines-for-children-where/

 

Note that the newest vaccine is not available anywhere in Thailand, and in many places the available vaccines are several generations (vaccine generations) old.

 

BPH has vaccine but I do not know which version. 

 

The current strain is unusually infectious (more so than the already very infectious earlier strains) but also unusually mild in most cases. If you test positive nothing other than symptomatic treatment and isolating at home is needed unless you have specific risk factors. If you do have the latter, Paxlovid might be advised but I have no current info on its availability. Other antivirals more readily available don't do much to be frank.

Hi, Sheryl

 

I am looking at Jomtien Hospital's list of "Senior Citizen Vaccination Packages" since I need my annual flu shot.  The list shows "Covid-19 vaccine (Comirnaty JN.1)" available at 2,490 Baht.

[Sheryl]

42 minutes ago, LarryLEB said:

Hi, Sheryl

 

I am looking at Jomtien Hospital's list of "Senior Citizen Vaccination Packages" since I need my annual flu shot.  The list shows "Covid-19 vaccine (Comirnaty JN.1)" available at 2,490 Baht.

That is amazing if true, as it is the newest vaccine.  First I have heard of it being available anywhere in Thailand.

 

If you get it, check that the vial says"Comirnaty JN.1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sheryl]

just checked - Mahodol Travel clinic has it, too!  1,762 baht (there will be add on charge for deoctor etc so call it 2K)

 

https://www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html

 

And they are also offering RSV for seniors, which is pretty new. but costly at 7,211

[connda]

Fluids and chicken soup.  Rest.  Get well.

 

[Jaggg88]

20 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Please see this thread re vaccine availability.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1362237-covid-vaccines-for-children-where/

 

Note that the newest vaccine is not available anywhere in Thailand, and in many places the available vaccines are several generations (vaccine generations) old.

 

BPH has vaccine but I do not know which version. 

 

The current strain is unusually infectious (more so than the already very infectious earlier strains) but also unusually mild in most cases. If you test positive nothing other than symptomatic treatment and isolating at home is needed unless you have specific risk factors. If you do have the latter, Paxlovid might be advised but I have no current info on its availability. Other antivirals more readily available don't do much to be frank.

My partner, a pharmacist, is struggling to obtain test kits due to the recent surge in infections.

[jesimps]

22 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Please see this thread re vaccine availability.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1362237-covid-vaccines-for-children-where/

 

Note that the newest vaccine is not available anywhere in Thailand, and in many places the available vaccines are several generations (vaccine generations) old.

 

BPH has vaccine but I do not know which version. 

 

The current strain is unusually infectious (more so than the already very infectious earlier strains) but also unusually mild in most cases. If you test positive nothing other than symptomatic treatment and isolating at home is needed unless you have specific risk factors. If you do have the latter, Paxlovid might be advised but I have no current info on its availability. Other antivirals more readily available don't do much to be frank.

I recovered from Covid about two weeks back. I wouldn't describe it as unusually mild, it was easily as severe as my worst dose of flu in the UK. Temperature, headache, sore throat, raking cough, shortness of breath and aching joints. Laid me out for about 10 days, wasn't able to do any work around the house. Was either laid on the bed trying to read, or sitting at my computer (didn't have much enthusiasm to do either). Never been so pleased to see the back of an illness. 

I don't know how long my natural immunity will last, but I'll certainly be looking to have a jab at the start of the next wet season. I wouldn't like to have to go through the experience again.

 

[NickyLouie]

7 minutes ago, jesimps said:

I recovered from Covid about two weeks back. I wouldn't describe it as unusually mild, it was easily as severe as my worst dose of flu in the UK. Temperature, headache, sore throat, raking cough, shortness of breath and aching joints. Laid me out for about 10 days, wasn't able to do any work around the house. Was either laid on the bed trying to read, or sitting at my computer (didn't have much enthusiasm to do either). Never been so pleased to see the back of an illness. 

I don't know how long my natural immunity will last, but I'll certainly be looking to have a jab at the start of the next wet season. I wouldn't like to have to go through the experience again.

 

 

Age and your physical condition  ?

[tjintx]

1 hour ago, Jaggg88 said:

My partner, a pharmacist, is struggling to obtain test kits due to the recent surge in infections.

 

Lazada ... shopped there this week for Covid tests.   Lots of brands and types.    Good luck.